Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu addresses the Faith Rally at COP 17 at Kings Park in Durban
The
Johannesburg Anglican Environmental Initiative is a formal body of the Anglican
community of Johannesburg
who are attempting to address the challenges being faced by this generation
with regards to the environment.
We believe it is God's will that we look
after this precious planet we call home. We believe that we have an ethical and
moral responsibility to work towards sustainability and social justice in relation
to creation.
One of the
core activities of JAEI is to encourage parishes in the Diocese to become
eco-congregations so that they can join us in this mission.
JAEI has been formed to:
Foster environmental awareness among Johannesburg
Anglican Christians
Encourage parish environmental projects
Develop the concept of the eco-congregation
among parishes
Network widely with all groups concerned
with sustainable development and environmental issues
Be a resource to the Christian community in
terms of environmental issues
Encourage environmental education
Develop position papers on major
environmental issues to serve as guidelines for theological reflection
and diocesan advocacy
JAEI falls under the auspices of the Diocesan
Social Responsibility Portfolio (DSRT).
